>We go to the Bahamas 4-5 times a year. We just returned from Eleuthera
>and Abacos and we saw plenty of Strombus gigas and we also saw the
>natives bringing in boat loads of them every day.  Remember they have
>been bringing boat loads of these shells in every day for centuries.
>I did not see them take any juveniles.  They have a rule among
>themselves about taking the young ones.
>--
>Jim & Bobbi Cordy
>Specializing in Self-Collected
>Caribbean & Florida Shells
>
In the Dominican Republic, however (Salinas), I just saw evidence of lots
of juveniles down to about 4 inches (10 cm) being taken. Also S. costatus,
which used to be discarded seven years ago.
The whole country shows signs of "progress" compared to seven years ago:
increased population and development and improved economy. This has also
brought on an unbelievable amount of paper and plastic garbage strewn all
over the country roads and beaches.
 
John Wolff
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Lancaster, PA 17601, U.S.A
717- 569-6955 (voice)
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